Photo gallery for Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

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The red brake lights of merging vehicles are seen on Route 228 near the interestion with Mars-Valencia Road. Police and officials are encouraging drivers to use both lanes until the merge point.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

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Scott Garing, chief of the Harmony Fire District, measures the pressure of a fire hydrant on Evergreen Mill Road in Harmony in a study under the guidance of the Insurance Services Office. The study, among other factors, led to an improved insurance rating for the fire department, which could save local property owners money on their homeowner’s insurance.SUBMITTED PHOTO

Eileen Luba, a participant in the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Christmas Bird Count, looks for birds at the Penn Valley Athletic Club in Penn Township on Jan. 7, 2017.Submitted Photo

A crow was just one of the birds spotted during the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 7, 2017. In the county, some species were counted for the first time and others were absent this year.Submitted Photo

A cedar waxwing was just one of the birds spotted during the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 7, 2017. In the county, some species were counted for the first time and others were absent this year.Submitted Photo

Butler guard Audrey Hilliard, right, battles North Allegheny’s Hailey Zeise and Rachel Martindale, center, for possession during the Golden Tornado’s 36-21 loss Jan. 12, 2017. The Golden Tornado slipped to 8-4 with the loss.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Kylee Lewandowski (14) drives to the net during the Golden Tornado’s 36-21 loss to North Allegheny on Jan. 12, 2017. The Golden Tornado slipped to 8-4 with the loss.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Julia Gibson looks to Jenna Kunst (21) for an outlet during the Golden Tornado’s 36-21 loss to North Allegheny on Jan. 12, 2017. The Golden Tornado slipped to 8-4 with the loss.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Alyssa Eyth (11) makes a move during the Golden Tornado’s 36-21 loss to North Allegheny on Jan. 12, 2017. The Golden Tornado slipped to 8-4 with the loss.Dave Prelosky/Butler Eagle